Textile firms oppose strict federal dust standards in SC hearing
Industry reps tell South Carolina Labor Commissioner McGowan the OSHA cotton dust rules are too severe and could endanger mills. Brown Lung Association argues the standards are too weak and calls for faster timelines, independent medical testing, and government‑provided worker education.
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Textile
Carolina Brown Lung Association
South Carolina
Edgar L. McGowan
Brown Lung
South Carolina Osha
Ben Norton
Spartanburg
The
McGowan
Federal
Occupational Health and Safety Administration
OSHA
State Supreme Court Clears Mortgage Saving Program
A South Carolina Supreme Court ruling clears the way for a November implementation of a program to cut mortgage payments for moderate income families by 30 to 60 dollars a month. Steve Mayfield says implementation is imminent as the 1977 law allows revenue bonds to fund loans to lenders who offer lower interest rates to qualified borrowers.
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State Supreme Court
Aiken County Schools Announce Tuesday Half Day and Orientation
Schools open Tuesday at usual times for a half day with no lunch. Full day schedules resume Wednesday with lunches at 50 cents. Bus routes start Tuesday. New teachers meet at district office tomorrow at 10 a.m. then proceed to schools for orientation. all staff report Monday at 8:30 a.m.
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Aiken County
Area One Advisory Council Meeting Tonight
The Attendance Area One Advisory Council meets at 7 30 this evening at the Area One office located at 1814 Edgefield Road. Area One covers schools in Aiken and New Ellenton, outlining attendance area planning and school assignments.
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Area One Council
Area One Advisory Council
Area One
Edgefield Rd
Aiken
New Ellenton
Community Calendar events for Aiken and surrounding areas
A listing of evening activities in Aiken Midland Valley Clearwater and nearby towns. Meetings include Aiken Running Club Odell Weeks Center Newcomers Club Board Meeting and Duplicate Bridge at Senior Citizens Clubhouse. Evening A A meetings Narcotics Anonymous and more. Tomorrow features museum hours La Leche League and film festivals.
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Rural Health Services
Midland Valley
Clearwater
Aiken Running Club
Odell Weeks Center
Newcomers Club
Duplicate Bridge
Senior Citizens
Aiken Bible Institute
Smith-Hazel
Aiken A.A
Linden St
Aiken County
la Leche League
Newberry St
Aiken Public Library
National Federation of Blind
Narcotics Anonymous
York St
S.E
Myrtle St
New Ellenton
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